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Featuring: Bob Hope's Personal Collection, William A. Gary's Confederate Arms Collection as well as Arms from many other Fine Estates and Collections.
The William A. (Bill) Gary Collection was started before WWII and in nearly 80 years of active collecting he assembled an extensive and Premier Collection of Authentic Confederate Arms which are consigned by his estate. The majority of this collection is pictured in “Confederate Revolvers” authored by Gary who was recognized as the top author, expert and researcher in the Confederate Revolver Field.Other Consignors include: Robert (Bob) Allen Remington Pistol Collection, 3-World Class Volcanics from author & expert Dr. Stephen Rutter Collection and a special added presentation of the Bob Hope Collection gifted to him mostly by Service Members from WWII to Vietnam. Important Arms include a Civil War Cannon on carriage, Full Stock S. Hawken, boss 20 ga. Full Side lock Double Shotgun, Advanced Single-Actions beginning with #51 Unaltered “Pinch Frame”, Factory exhibition 1873 Winchester Carbine, “Minty” Stocked Borchardt Pistol, Fantastic inscribed and statue Hilt Civil War Sabre, A 1911-1911 A-1 Colt Collection beginning with 1st Contract Navy, A just discovered Custer Presented Bowie Knife, an Ultra Rare “Pedersen” Device and an authentic ¾ suit of Early 17th Century Armour.Also Arms by Purdey, Holland & Holland, W.C. Scott and Extensive European Arms from Wheelocks to Pinfires with Blunderbuss and Oddities, Smith & Wessons, Martials, WWII, Colts, Rugers, Sporting Arms, Edged Weapons from A-Z and over 100 Mid-Eastern Islamic and Oriental Arms in Session IV.

All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun  in 16GA with a 26” barrel, blue finish, full  ch1648 - Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun in 16GA with a 26” barrel, blue finish, full ch
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Winchester Model 1912 pump action takedown shotgun in 16GA with a 26” barrel, blue finish, full choked, hard rubber butt plate, grooved fore end, w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .25-20  caliber with a 21” octagon barrel, blue finish, 1649 - Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .25-20 caliber with a 21” octagon barrel, blue finish,
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Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle in .25-20 caliber with a 21” octagon barrel, blue finish, rifle butt, straight grip walnut stock, serial n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to havey for (350.00 + 66.50BP) = 416.50
 
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Spanish Mauser Model 1893 showing crest on breech  with 20” barrel, serial number H6526. The rear  s1650 - Spanish Mauser Model 1893 showing crest on breech with 20” barrel, serial number H6526. The rear s
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Spanish Mauser Model 1893 showing crest on breech with 20” barrel, serial number H6526. The rear sight has been removed and a handmade peep sight a
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of 40 rounds of .50-70 caliber ammunition,  Dixie and D.G.W. head stamps; loose and not in  fact1651 - Lot of 40 rounds of .50-70 caliber ammunition, Dixie and D.G.W. head stamps; loose and not in fact
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Lot of 40 rounds of .50-70 caliber ammunition, Dixie and D.G.W. head stamps; loose and not in factory marked box; for display. Est.: $250-$350.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Finely scrimshawed powder horn, approx. 10”  overall with wood plug retained by brass pierced  tacks1652 - Finely scrimshawed powder horn, approx. 10” overall with wood plug retained by brass pierced tacks
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Finely scrimshawed powder horn, approx. 10” overall with wood plug retained by brass pierced tacks, brass neck collar and brass strap rings, appear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to bluedog46 for (350.00 + 66.50BP) = 416.50
 
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Rock Island Arsenal marked U.S. Trapdoor  Springfield carbine leather Indian War period  scabbard wi1653 - Rock Island Arsenal marked U.S. Trapdoor Springfield carbine leather Indian War period scabbard wi
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Rock Island Arsenal marked U.S. Trapdoor Springfield carbine leather Indian War period scabbard with straps and brass top plate, in overall very go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to bluedog46 for (350.00 + 66.50BP) = 416.50
 
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American Standard Tool Co. 7-shot spur trigger  revolver, .22 cal., 12 notch cylinder, 3-1/8”  barre1654 - American Standard Tool Co. 7-shot spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 12 notch cylinder, 3-1/8” barre
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American Standard Tool Co. 7-shot spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 12 notch cylinder, 3-1/8” barrel, blue and nickel finish, period engraved, wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Early European pistol, circa 1760’s converted to  percussion (circa 1830’s), .70 cal., barrel  reduc1655 - Early European pistol, circa 1760’s converted to percussion (circa 1830’s), .70 cal., barrel reduc
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Early European pistol, circa 1760’s converted to percussion (circa 1830’s), .70 cal., barrel reduced to 9-3/4”, wood stock, brass mounts, brass tip
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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An east Indian tulwar with an elaborate silver  inlayed handle.  Blade is a single edge with a  shar1656 - An east Indian tulwar with an elaborate silver inlayed handle. Blade is a single edge with a shar
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An east Indian tulwar with an elaborate silver inlayed handle. Blade is a single edge with a sharpened back edge near the tip and is made of a fol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911  semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue  finish, 1657 - United States Property marked Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish,
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United States Property marked Colt Model 1911 semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine with lany
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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